Declining since 2003.
Popularity of Jaquavis since 1990
Babies named Jaquavis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Jaquavis is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1990, reflecting the wave of creative African American name coinages that emerged in the late 20th century. The name reached its peak popularity in 2004, however after 2003, its usage consistently declined. Its construction follows a familiar pattern: the popular 'Ja-' prefix combined with 'quavis' derived from Marquis, creating a distinctive sound without historical precedent. While never entering the top 1000 nationally, Jaquavis exemplifies the trend of personalized, professional-sounding names that rose and fell rapidly in a short span.
Jaquavis is a modern invented name that emerged in the African American community in the late 20th century, part of a trend of creating distinctive names by combining the popular prefix 'Ja-' (as in Jaden, Jaylen) with elements from existing names like Marquis. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990 and peaked in popularity in 2004, after which usage declined. The name has no traditional etymology or meaning beyond its constructed form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: J, Jay, Quavis
Variants: Jakwavis
Sibling names for Jaquavis
Names that share Jaquavis's style, for a brother or sister.
